Bleeders (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, Bleeders is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Peter Svatek, running about 89 minutes. “It's in the blood” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man with an unknown disease travels to an island with his girlfriend where his relatives once lived, hoping to find a cure to his illness. Although his relatives were all thought to be dead, he finds them living underground.
Who’s in it. Bleeders stars Roy Dupuis as John Strauss, Kristin Lehman as Kathleen Strauss, Rutger Hauer as Dr. Marlowe and Leni Parker as Baby Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Bleeders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bleeders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bleeders tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bleeders (1997)?
- In US, Bleeders is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bleeders worth watching?
- Bleeders holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bleeders?
- Bleeders stars Roy Dupuis, Kristin Lehman, Rutger Hauer, Leni Parker and John Dunn-Hill.
- When was Bleeders released?
- Bleeders was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.